Program Requirements

The Master of Heritage Tourism Management requires the completion of 72 units, of which a minimum of 24 units must come from the completion of 8000-level courses.

24 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

HUMN8033 Heritage Tourism and Sustainable Development (6 units)

HUMN8035 Critical Issues in Intangible Heritage (6 units)

MGMT7250 Evidence-Based Management (6 units)

MKTG7260 Marketing Management (6 units)

12 units from the completion of Research Training Courses from the following list:

HUMN6051 Introduction to Cultural Heritage Management (6 units)

HUMN8019 UNESCO World Heritage and Tourism: Conserving Cultural Heritage Values (6 units)

HUMN8027 Critical Issues in Heritage and Museum Studies (6 units)

MUSC8017 Museums and Collections: Key Concepts and Practices (6 units)

12 units from the completion of Research Experience Courses from the following list:

ANIP6503 Australian National Internships Program A (6 units)

CBEA6070 ANU College of Business and Economics Internship Program (PG) (6 units)

HUMN8040 Heritage and Tourism Field School (6 units)

MUSC8004 Internship 1 (6 units)

MUSC8009 Museums and Heritage Research Project (6 units)

24 units from the completion of the following courses and/or subject areas:

ANTH8007 Key Concepts in Anthropology of Development (6 units)

HUMN8034 Collaborative Curating and Storytelling (6 units)

HUMN8038 Oral History and Heritage: Practice and Theory (6 units)

HUMN8039 Indigenous Heritage Management and Debates in Digital Heritage (6 units)

MUSC8012 Understanding Learning in Museums and Heritage (6 units)

BUSI International Business

CBEA College of Business & Economics

INFS Business Information Systems

MGMT Management

MKTG Marketing

Unless otherwise stated, a course used to satisfy the requirements of one list may not be double counted towards satisfying the requirements of another list.

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. 

In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. 

Academic achievement & English language proficiency

The minimum academic requirement for full entry and enrolment is a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0. 

However, applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. 

If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of: 

• a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or

• demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency. 

Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.

Further information: English Language Requirements for Admission 

Diversity factors

As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.

Assessment of qualifications

Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.

Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au

ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications

Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.

• A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7; or
• A Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0; or
• A Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0 and at least 3 years of full-time equivalent years of professional experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program; or
• A minimum of 10 years of full-time equivalent years of professional experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.

Credit Granted

Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (one semester) of credit.

Cognate Disciplines

Anthropology, Tourism Management, Cultural Studies, Heritage Studies, Cultural Geography, History, Human Geography, Museum Studies, Tourism Studies, Management and Commerce

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Employment Opportunities

The Master of Heritage Tourism Management will advance your career in development, marketing and management in the heritage tourism industry (either international, governmental and non-governmental organizations or as an independent consultant). 

Learning Outcomes

1. identify systematic knowledge of cultural and heritage policies within the context of tourism management and sustainable development;
2. demonstrate management and marketing skills and principles applied to heritage tourism;
3. develop a strong and critical understanding of interdisciplinary methodologies and theoretical debates on heritage tourism
4. apply organizational and management skills in heritage and tourism business; and
5. analyse and evaluate contemporary global debates of heritage tourism and its socio-cultural and economic impact on different societies.